Bushnell Edges No. 12 LC State with Ninth-Inning Rally

The Beacons scored four runs in the ninth to defeat the Warriors 5-4.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Bushnell University's baseball team scored four runs in the top of the ninth inning to come from behind and defeat No. 12 Lewis-Clark State College 5-4 in the weekend finale on Sunday in Lewiston, Idaho. The loss drops LC State's record to 14-3 on the season and 6-3 in Cascade Conference play.

Why it matters

This was an important non-conference matchup between two top teams in the Pacific Northwest. The comeback win for Bushnell could provide a boost of confidence as they look to make a push for the postseason, while the loss is a tough one for the highly-ranked LC State squad as they aim to maintain their position atop the conference standings.

The details

Bushnell starting pitcher Jackson Cloud limited LC State to just one run over five innings, but the Warriors took a 2-1 lead in the eighth inning on an RBI single by Izzy Madariaga. However, Bushnell rallied for four runs in the top of the ninth, taking advantage of a costly LC State error to pull ahead 5-2. The Warriors mounted a comeback in the bottom of the ninth, scoring two runs, but ultimately fell short.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
  • Bushnell scored four runs in the top of the ninth inning to take a 5-2 lead.

The players

Jackson Cloud

The Bushnell starting pitcher who limited LC State to one run over five innings.

Izzy Madariaga

The LC State player who drove in two runs with an RBI single in the eighth inning to give the Warriors a 2-1 lead.

Tyler Logan

The LC State pitcher who was charged with a run in the ninth inning as Bushnell rallied for four runs to take the lead.

Jace Taylor

The LC State pitcher who took the loss, allowing three runs (one earned) in the ninth inning.

Bushnell University

The visiting team that came from behind to defeat No. 12 LC State.

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What they’re saying

“This was a tough loss, but we'll learn from it and come back stronger. Our guys battled until the end and I'm proud of their effort.”

— Izzy Madariaga, LC State Player (dailyfly.com)

What’s next

LC State will look to bounce back in their next conference series, while Bushnell will aim to build on this momentum as they continue their push for a postseason berth.

The takeaway

This back-and-forth battle between two talented baseball programs showcased the competitive nature of college baseball in the Pacific Northwest. While the loss is disappointing for LC State, it serves as a learning experience that could help them improve as they navigate the rest of their conference schedule.